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PRODUCT SHOWCASE Dynalink mobile phone battery bank, FM radio and Bluetooth speaker Here’s a highly versatile product that’s sure to be a hit with anyone using a Bluetooth mobile phone. In one unit, you get: • a Bluetooth-connected extension speaker (and phone extender) • an auto-seeking FM radio • a phone charger/battery bank with up to 16 hours operation • an audio playback unit (from micro SD cards) • a hands-free phone for in-car use That’s one handy little device! After pairing with your Bluetooth phone in the normal way, you can not only play any music stored in the phone but you also have a full hands-free remote for your mobile phone calls, which complies with legal requirements. And if you want it, there’s also an FM radio built in. The 2400mAh inbuilt lithium-ion battery will keep your phone powered for up to 16 hours, recharging your phone’s battery as it goes. It can supply up to 1000mA <at> 5V. The battery recharges from any standard or mini USB socket (cable included) and the unit accepts micro SD/TF cards to allow “stand alone” audio. Along with the two 3W speakers, there’s a standard 3.5mm headphone socket – very handy for use with phones that have oddball sockets but offer Bluetooth connectivtity. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket at 70 x 125 x 27mm. The Dynalink D2030 is available through all Altronics stores and re- Weller WPA2 Butane Powered Soldering Torch This gas-powered soldering torch from Weller is ideal for portable applications where mains power is either not available or convenient (power leads across a workshop etc). The pushbutton piezo ignition uses its own energy to create a spark and light the torch. The Butane tank will last for three continuous hours of soldering. Replacement Weller filtered butane gas BR200 is available for under $11. It comes standard in a sturdy metal case complete with a WPT- 2, 2mm chisel soldering tip and a WHC-52, 4.9mm diameter hot blow tip for heat shrinking. Replacement tips are readily available for around $13. At around $185 it is cheap insurance Contact: if you are out at sea Apex Tool Group Pty Ltd or miles from any- 519 Nurigong St, Albury NSW 2640 where travelling in Tel: (02) 6058 0300 Fax: (02) 6021 7403 Website: www.apextoolgroup.com.au a vehicle. siliconchip.com.au sellers. It normally has a recommended retail price of $74.95 but (just in time for Christmas!) it is currently on special at $69.95 Contact: Altronic Distrbutors Pty Ltd PO Box 8350, Perth Busn Centre, WA 6849 Order Tel: 1300 780 999 Fax: 1300 790 999 Website: www.altronics.com.au HobbyKing’s Electric 3D Helicopter Kit When it comes to helis, size does matter. The bigger they are, the better they fly! Following current trends, the Assault 700 from HobbyKing uses a DFC (Direct Flight Control) rotor head which provides crisp, precise flight control with a very low parts count and easy setup. The DFC rotor head design brings the rotor disc closer to the main frame, moving the center of gravity closer to the middle of the heli. This provides better flight characteristics and more agility allowing for the ultimate in extreme 3D flight performance! The Assault 700 DFC is mostly pre-built requiring only a few hours for final assembly, electronics installation and setup. The bare kit (no electronics or Contact: main rotor blades) HobbyKing Website: www.hobbyking.com sells for $214.99 November 2013  83